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3rd (2012) Edition - 1st printing. Collects Avengers (1963-1996 1st Series) #167-168 and 170-177 and Thor Annual #6. Written by JIM SHOOTER, DAVID MICHELINIE and BILL MANTLO. Art by GEORGE PÉREZ, SAL BUSCEMA, DAVID WENZEL and TOM MORGAN. Cover by JOHN ROMITA JR. He hails from an unimaginable era: the 31st century. Fleeing through the timestream from the pursuing team of futuristic defenders known as the Guardians of the Galaxy, Korvac the Machine Man has established a secret presence on present-day Earth in the self-created persona of the mysterious Michael. Through such an unassuming guise, Korvac contemplates the elements of a universe he thirsts to command. Yet despite the subtlety of Michael's machinations, the world's greatest super-team -- the mighty Avengers -- catches wind of his cosmos-conquering scheme, thus drawing the two titanic forces into inevitable conflict. Softcover, 240 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.